mofongo

Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

n. A Puerto Rican dish made of mashed plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings.

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n. A Caribbean dish of fried green plantains or yucca seasoned with garlic, olive oil and pork crackling, then mashed.

Etymologies

American Spanish.

(American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)

Examples

Mix, which also has an outlet in Las Vegas, features locally inspired comfort foods such as mofongo ($22), alongside roasted lobster au curry ($38) and, yes, shrimp cocktail with spicy tomato syrup ($18), both described on the menu as "Alain Ducasse Classics."

Latino is when we use different names for the same thing, like Mexican salsa and Caribbean sofrito, or Puerto Rican mofongo, Dominican mangu and Cuban Foo-foo, showing both, our individuality and our commonality.

The scene at the restaurant on a typical day, punctuated by lively interactions between families and younger couples over plates of mangu and mofongo, isn't a far cry from the sort of vibe that once permeated much of the area's establishments.